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1.3. Regional Setting Greater Sudbury (Figure 1.3.1) was formed on January 1, 2001 and represents the amalgamation of the communities which comprised the former Regional Municipality of Sudbury (Sudbury, Capreol, Nickel Centre, Onaping Falls, Rayside-Balfour, Valley East and Walden), as well as several unincorporated townships (Fraleck, Parkin, Aylmer, Mackelcan, Rathbun, Scadding, Dryden, Cleland and Dill) and is now the largest city by population in Northern Ontario. Greater Sudbury is strategically located 390 kilometres north of Toronto, 290 kilometres east of Sault Ste. Marie, 125 kilometres west of North Bay and 483 kilometres west of Ottawa. Four highways (Highway 69, Highway 17, Highway 144 and Highway 537) pass through Greater Sudbury. Once primarily a mining center, the City has matured into a diversified regional urban center focusing on technology, education, major retail, government and health services as well as mining. 1.4. Master Plan Approach Within the context of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA), the Ministry of the Environment has recognized the benefits of undertaking infrastructure planning using a Master Plan approach that addresses future infrastructure requirements on a system wide basis. For transportation infrastructure, The Class EA Master Plan approach permits a Municipality to address future requirements across an entire study area, identify / evaluate alternative means to address future travel demands, and identify / evaluate solutions / corridor needs for system improvements. In most cases, Municipalities use the Master Plan approach to address the first two phases of the Class EA process: 1. Phase 1: Identify the Problem or Opportunity. 2. Phase 2: Identify alternative Planning Solutions to the Problem or Opportunity; Evaluate the impact of Alternative Solutions on the natural, social, and economic environment; Identify Recommended Solutions; Select Preferred Solutions. Once these two phases are complete, the Master Plan will typically identify preferred solutions that are required over the planning horizon, along with the applicable Class EA Project Schedule (A, B, or C), and any significant environmental constraints that should be taken into account during the evaluation of alternative design concepts for preferred solutions in Phase 3 of the Class EA. Schedule A Projects generally include normal or emergency operational and maintenance activities. The environmental effects of these activities are usually minimal, and therefore, these projects are pre-approved. Schedule B Projects generally include improvements and minor expansions to existing facilities. There is the potential for some adverse environmental impacts and therefore the proponent is required to proceed through a screening process including consultation with those who may be affected. CITY OF GREATER SUDBURY OFFICIAL PLAN BACKGROUND REPORT September 2005 Page 3
Schedule C Projects generally include the construction of new facilities and major expansions to existing facilities. These projects proceed through the environmental assessment planning process outlined in the Class EA. By following this approach, a Municipality can avoid undertaking phases 1 and 2 for each individual improvement. Master Plan Requirements under the Class EA The Class EA Master Plan process requires a minimum of three points of contact with the public, stakeholders and government agencies during the Study. The first point of contact is simply a notification of study commencement that introduces the study; supplies contact information, and provides the opportunity for the public, stakeholders and government agencies to provide input or ask to be included on a project contact list. A database is typically developed to track those who have asked to be included on the project contact list so they can be contacted directly regarding study events or findings. The second point of contact is through a public information center (PIC #1) intended to present the problem / opportunity, and alternative planning solutions. The third point of contact is again through a public information center (PIC #2) where the recommended planning solution is presented. Upon completion, the Class EA Master Plan Report is typically filed for public review and a notice of study completion is published, following which begins a 30-day review period. As this Transportation Study is being completed in support of the new Official Plan, a more streamlined approvals process is followed because any objections / concerns with either the Transportation Study or the new Official Plan through a formal appeal would be dealt with at one Ontario Municipal Board hearing rather than separately by the Minister of the Environment (Transportation Study) and the Ontario Municipal Board (new Official Plan). Once the new Official Plan is approved, the Municipality can proceed with all identified Schedule B projects and Schedule C projects (subject to the completion of Phases 3 and 4 of the Class EA process without having to repeat Phase 1 and 2 for each project). Illustrated in Figure 1.4.1, is the Class EA process. CITY OF GREATER SUDBURY OFFICIAL PLAN BACKGROUND REPORT September 2005 Page 4
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Page 3 and 4: TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTINUED 4. TRAF
Page 5 and 6: FIGURES CONTINUED Figure 8.1.1 Road
Page 7 and 8: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Context The City
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Page 13 and 14: 18. Continue to require the prepara
Page 15 and 16: Data Collection and Monitoring 43.
Page 17: Levack Onaping Dowling Worthington
Page 21 and 22: 1.5. Scope of Work The scope of wor
Page 23 and 24: A second series of public informati
Page 25 and 26: Chapter 11 - IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Wi
Page 27 and 28: The former City of Sudbury makes up
Page 29 and 30: Truck Routes Wahnapitae First Natio
Page 31 and 32: Existing Daily Traffic Volumes (200
Page 33 and 34: 2.3.2. Screenlines The operation of
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Page 37 and 38: Based on findings of the household
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Page 45 and 46: The results to these questions are
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Page 49 and 50: 3. HOUSEHOLD SURVEY 3.1. Methodolog
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Daily Travel Demand City of Greater
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Table 5.5.1 - Screenline Analysis -
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Year 2021 Capacity Deficiencies Cit
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Building Blocks For A Comprehensive
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7. EVALUATION OF ROAD NETWORK IMPRO
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Table 7.3.1 - Example of Comparativ
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The use of Barrydowne Road as an al
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A truck bypass is required for a nu
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The Barrydowne Road extension alter
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Road Improvements Common to All Alt
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8.2. Evaluation of the Road Network
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Table 8.2.1 - Road Network Improvem
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In terms of the economic environmen
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8.3. Potential Road Improvements Be
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9. LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS 9.1. Loc
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4. Kathleen Street Improvements Kat
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for Bancroft Drive, minimal traffic
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Figure 9.1.2 - Montrose Road Extens
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Figure 9.1.4 - Martilla Drive Exten
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Figure 9.1.6 - Barrydowne South Con
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Provide dual northbound left turn l
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10. ROAD DESIGNATIONS 10.1. Existin
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TABLE 10.1.1 - ROAD CLASSIFICATION
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Under future conditions, the sectio
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10.3. Road Access Policies Policies
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Greater Sudbury staff should encour
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Widen MR 80. Provide a continuous l
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11.3. Funding Options Capital outla
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12. RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendations
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a. The Hawthorne Drive Connection b
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25. Continue to improve coverage th
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